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AF13 KSX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,562 mi
Last recorded53,562 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 KSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 53,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 50,347 miles

Acceleration not detected,no emission printout.

Pass 28 Sep 2023 47,856 miles

Acceleration not detected,no printout.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 44,221 miles

Acceleration not detected,no emission printout

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 41,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, rear bush debonding from suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, rear bush debonding from suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 38,726 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 35,837 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 29,550 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Protective rubber sleve (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Protective rubber sleve (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 24,627 miles

Child seat fitted to nsr belt not tested

Nsr age related cracks

Osr age related cracks

Fail 6 Oct 2017 24,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 45 17 y (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted to nsr belt not tested

Nsr age related cracks

Osr age related cracks

Pass 7 Oct 2016 20,332 miles

engine and under covers fitted

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 7 Oct 2016 20,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine and under covers fitted

rear tyres slightly perished

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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AF13 KSX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 64,746 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF13 KSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 13 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF13 KSX?

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What year was AF13 KSX registered?

AF13 KSX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is AF13 KSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 KSX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF13 KSX have outstanding finance?

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